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N504 JFV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 20 Aug 2015 113,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 103,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 88,044 miles

ABS warning light symbal/cover missing

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,044 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ABS warning light cymbal/cover missing

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 49,829 miles

dashboard illumination bulbs not all working

Pass 20 May 2006 42,317 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N504 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N504 JFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N504 JFV registered?

N504 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N504 JFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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